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Such exciting news, Anthony. I'm sure everything is coming together magnificently. This is all soooo exciting!

And I can't wait until you guys get back out here to San Francisco. I'm planning on visiting the set if that is possible, even from afar. (I promise to be behaved. ) We are having the absolute most gorgeous weather out here though (it was 88 degrees the other day!), so that is good for you all. There won't be any need to thaw out.

My Renthead heart is breaking. No plaid.

I think that killed my day.

I can't see this movie. No. *clings to Rent book* I want to remember it the way it was, the golden way...

it's definitley shameless how much how i want that sign. alas, i wont be bidding on it.

oh-am i the only one who cant access those pictures. i might implode if i cant get to them soon!

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whatever doesnt kill you will require brief hospitalization-my friend alice

Thanks for clarifying the plaid pants thing. I understand the attachment to an iconic image, believe me. But I also understand the desire on the part of Adam and Chris and Aggie (the costume designer) to go in a slightly different direction with Roger for the movie. They want him to look a little more authentically downtown rock and roller from that period, which means a lot of denim and leather. If he were more of a punk rocker, the plaid would make more sense.

As for the scarf, it's coooold, so Mark needs a scarf, and since the scarf is so iconic and looks good on camera, it was a no-brainer. I'm particularly proud that the scarf in the film is a replica of my original scarf (although the white stripes are toned down to more of a grey), whereas in all future incarnations of Mark scarves in the show, they have grown increasingly longer and poofier. I always loved how relatively skimpy my scarf was. I think that it's more appropriate, somehow. A little pathetic, you know?

And insomniak, I think it's *very* sad that you would even consider not seeing the film because of the lack of plaid pants. Please tell me you're kidding?

Take care --

Anthony

Updated On: 3/13/05 at 08:07 PM

Thanks for the update Anthony. I'm also glad to hear that the script is moving closer and closer to the liberetto. I'm very excited to see the end results of all this hard work in November.

I'm with Iheartmark, I could be called a loser for wanting to bid on that parking sign but I'd be a loser with a RENT keepsake! huzzah! :-P Unfortunately my parents would probably disown me if they caught me bidding on that so sadly, it is an opportunity that I will have to let pass...

And alas for the loss of the plaid pants but at least Adam still looks awsome and in character! I think the reason we all love the plaid pants so much (sometimes to an obsessive point) is because they are like the "Roger Trademark" (just like the striped scarf is the "Mark Trademark"). Those flashy plaid pants are part of what makes Roger..well..Roger. :-P Or thats the only way I can figure as to why we all love those plaid pants so damned much.

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Haha, I haven't been allowed on ebay since the 150 dollar Josie and the Pussycats prop incident, as it has come to be known (BUT I GOT IT LOL) Anyway, now I must tear myself away from the board to do a science project...joy... See you later :)

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..still wondering where i can get the scarf..

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hehe yay! ever since i first saw joey fatone as mark (i dont know) ive always wanted that scarf because mark, from then on, has been my favorite character

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I got mine at J. Crew
Okay now I am truly leaving *puts on Collins hat and Mark scarf and cranks up Today 4 U* Bye guys.

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Anthony Rapp, you are truly a saint for keeping everyone posted. I just thought I'd let you know that. :)

I was actually curious about how you guys are going to go about shooting the movie. Will it be that kind of singing to the camera shooting like Little Shop of Horrors (movie) with the Urchins singing directly to the camera with semi-syncronized choreography for larger group scenes or will it be just like the characters are having a dialouge scene only they are singing instead of just speaking.

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Hi Anthony, I just wanted to thank you for answering questions and keeping us all updated on whats going on. I was wondering if the sculpture that was JL's inspiration for the sculpture on stage will be used at all in the film. I saw it the other day around these boards somewhere for the first time, and it's pretty incredible. I hope its used somewhere in the film, it would be a shame if it wasn't. Good luck with the rest of filming.

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Updated On: 3/13/05 at 09:36 PM